Roadway Maintenance Technician — Outdoor, On-Call

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Comprehensive benefits

PERA retirement

Job summary

State of Colorado, Department of Transportation (CDOT) seeks a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Boulder, CO. The role involves on-call, shift work and operating heavy equipment to maintain roadways, respond to emergencies, and support safety-critical activities.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of physical labor or heavy equipment experience, holds a Class A or B CDL, and is willing to work outdoors and in a team.

Qualifications

• Requires at least two years of physical labor or heavy equipment operation.
• Must possess valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no air brake restriction (Colorado) or be eligible to transfer to Colorado.
• On-call and shift work; may require DOT/medical screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Plowing snow and operating heavy equipment.
• Mowing grass and weeds; removing debris from roadways and culverts.
• Installing and repairing guardrails, signs, and lighting; filling potholes and cracks.

Skills

Safety commitment

Desire to learn

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Communication under safety-critical du

Tools

Dump trucks

Front end loaders

Bulldozers

Backhoes

Hand tools

Job description

State of Colorado, Department of Transportation (CDOT) seeks a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Boulder, CO. The role involves on-call, shift work and operating heavy equipment to maintain roadways, respond to emergencies, and support safety-critical activities.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of physical labor or heavy equipment experience, holds a Class A or B CDL, and is willing to work outdoors and in a team.